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‘We have to remain hopeful’: Hospitality leader speaks with Chancellor at event ahead of budget

‘We have to remain hopeful’: Hospitality leader speaks with Chancellor at event ahead of budget

A hospitality leader spoke with the Chancellor last week after being invited to a Downing Street reception.
We look back at star-struck bus driver’s double life in 1985

We look back at star-struck bus driver’s double life in 1985

In 1985, we spoke to keen astronomer and science fiction author Alex Van Graf, who was better known as bus driver Geoffrey Fielder.
We visited a winter light trail at a historic hall and gardens and this is what we thought

We visited a winter light trail at a historic hall and gardens and this is what we thought

SuffolkNews reviews a popular illuminated garden trail at a 500-year-old hall.
Charity’s call for change in ways to support rough sleepers as campaign relaunched

Charity’s call for change in ways to support rough sleepers as campaign relaunched

A charity has called on residents to change the way they give to support people who are homeless and rough sleeping in Bury St Edmunds.
Emerging talent wanted as town’s music competition returns for 28th year

Emerging talent wanted as town’s music competition returns for 28th year

Emerging talent across East Anglia is being called to step forward as a town’s battle-of-the-bands competition returns for its 28th year.

Man, 73, jailed for raft of sex crimes against children

Man, 73, jailed for raft of sex crimes against children

Man, 73, jailed for raft of sex crimes against children

A 73-year-old has been jailed for a raft of sex crimes against children.

How World War One brought heavy bombing to this town

How World War One brought heavy bombing to this town

How World War One brought heavy bombing to this town

Historian and author Martyn Taylor looks back at the Great War and its impact on Bury St Edmunds.

Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening

Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening

Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening

A record shop is spinning into its 10th anniversary with a cinema event for its ‘amazing’ customers.

‘Slick, polished and utterly breathtaking’: We went to see festive show and this is what we thought

‘Slick, polished and utterly breathtaking’: We went to see festive show and this is what we thought

‘Slick, polished and utterly breathtaking’: We went to see festive show and this is what we thought

Now in its 48th year, an extravaganza of singing, dancing, comedy, acrobatic feats and organ antics is now a festive institution.

Two arrested after police called to reports of man with crossbow and sword on town estate

Two arrested after police called to reports of man with crossbow and sword on town estate

Two arrested after police called to reports of man with crossbow and sword on town estate

Police were called to a town estate to reports of a man with a crossbow and a sword.

Lord Coldemort to Kieran McSpreader: The fleet of gritters taking to Suffolk’s roads this winter

Lord Coldemort to Kieran McSpreader: The fleet of gritters taking to Suffolk’s roads this winter

Lord Coldemort to Kieran McSpreader: The fleet of gritters taking to Suffolk’s roads this winter

Lord Coldemort, Snowbi-Gone Kenobi and Gritney Houston are just some of the names of gritters taking to Suffolk’s roads over the winter period.

Part of A14 closed following two-vehicle crash

Part of A14 closed following two-vehicle crash

Part of A14 closed following two-vehicle crash

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an accident on the A14 westbound at Stowmarket.
Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of the works going on in the next couple of weeks which could cause delays for drivers in the county.
National Trust site to reopen tomorrow after power cut forces it to close

National Trust site to reopen tomorrow after power cut forces it to close

A National Trust site will reopen tomorrow after a power cut forced it to close.
Plans for new dog walking and exercise field in village approved

Plans for new dog walking and exercise field in village approved

Plans for a new dog walking and exercise field in a village have been approved.

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Rhodes steps away as Suffolk’s professional

Rhodes steps away as Suffolk’s professional

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Club chairman returns to dugout as Ards manager

Club chairman returns to dugout as Ards manager

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Mark gets among the medals again on international scene

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Best display of season secures Blues back-to-back victories

Best display of season secures Blues back-to-back victories

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Brazier boxes clever to reach the semi-finals

Brazier boxes clever to reach the semi-finals

The Eastgate Boxing Club fighter has moved a step closer to clinching a national title.
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Thousands set to flock to town centre as Christmas fayre returns

Thousands set to flock to town centre as Christmas fayre returns

Thousands of people are expected to flock to a town’s upcoming Christmas fayre which promises a day of festive fun for all ages.
We visited a winter light trail at a historic hall and gardens and this is what we thought

We visited a winter light trail at a historic hall and gardens and this is what we thought

SuffolkNews reviews a popular illuminated garden trail at a 500-year-old hall.
Emerging talent wanted as town’s music competition returns for 28th year

Emerging talent wanted as town’s music competition returns for 28th year

Emerging talent across East Anglia is being called to step forward as a town’s battle-of-the-bands competition returns for its 28th year.
Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening

Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening

A record shop is spinning into its 10th anniversary with a cinema event for its ‘amazing’ customers.
‘Slick, polished and utterly breathtaking’: We went to see festive show and this is what we thought

‘Slick, polished and utterly breathtaking’: We went to see festive show and this is what we thought

Now in its 48th year, an extravaganza of singing, dancing, comedy, acrobatic feats and organ antics is now a festive institution.
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Real life: Charity CPSL Mind helped mum Jen Anker transform her life
Shopping: Get gift buying at three-day festive spectacular, Presents Galore

Shopping: Get gift buying at three-day festive spectacular, Presents Galore
Christmas Shopping: Three top arts and crafts fairs to visit this month

Christmas Shopping: Three top arts and crafts fairs to visit this month
Arts: Global photography showcase comes to Cambridge

Arts: Global photography showcase comes to Cambridge
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‘We have to remain hopeful’: Hospitality leader speaks with Chancellor at event ahead of budget

‘We have to remain hopeful’: Hospitality leader speaks with Chancellor at event ahead of budget
Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening

Record shop celebrates 10 years of needle drops with special cinema screening
Blow for family-run brick firm after fire

Blow for family-run brick firm after fire
Coral enthusiast opens aquarium store a year after starting business

Coral enthusiast opens aquarium store a year after starting business
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